Finding the Third Proportional to 403,350 and 877,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 403,350 and 877,820 is: 1,910,420.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,350 : 877,820 = 877,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,350/877,820 = 877,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,350x = 877,820 × 877,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,350x = 770,567,952,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 770,567,952,400/403,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,910,420.11
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